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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
GREAT SITE TO SEE WHAT'S IN STOCK: http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/accessories/

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EBAY:http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...312&_nkw=tf201+dock&_sacat=See-All-Categories

English-only available docks on eBay for ~$250 with Buy it now.

Chinese/English TF201 docks available now off ebay for $185 shipped.

They're come with a bi-lingual keyboard, English is primary.

Bought one, will report back.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] JoeyLe:
I heared you get Taiwanese/Chinese(?) letters above the normal letters, should look out if you don't want that..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyi1:
who knows how long it would take to get it... might as well try shopblt.com since theyre supposedly receiving 200 grey / 200 champagne docks in 2 days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Godswrath:
Yeah, it says right on the ebay page "Please Note: The keyboard is English and Chinese symbols."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
:( Damn - would have saved myself $50 with shopblt -

http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop...110020050010_BLL5656P.shtml&order_id=!ORDERID!

Really wanted to have the keyboard when my Prime arrives in a few days however, so I'll pay for the privilege of not waiting on a pre-order list.

English is the primary language on the keys, and Chinese in tiny print in the right of the each key. If I ever want to learn Chinese I'm set :D:rolleyes:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sokonomi:
I find it weird to see you guys scrambling to get a dock, over here its a mandatory part of the 32gb package.

We only have 32gb with dock, and 64gb without dock, both packages priced the same.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
there are 332 back ordered at blt and only 209 coming
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdp252:
I bought mine from this guy. I personally had a great experience with the transaction and received tracking information very promptly. I have no idea how this happened but I received it in about 8 days. I was expecting it to take at least 5 days to clear US customs alone and wasn't really expecting it's arrival so quickly. Your mileage may vary.

The Chinese symbols don't bother me very much. I don't really look at the keyboard when I type anyway.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
promptly edited top post because of this. Will be interesting to see how fast they restock...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ben549:
Ordered mine from Newegg earlier today!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
and Newegg held their stock for all of maybe 15 minutes. :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
Thank you for the great feedback on this -
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
paid $50 more, but I bought a u.s. one from ebay. They pop up every now and then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
You mean $50 over the original price, or over $185?

There's a great number of them on eBay in the $220-250 range.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] slugbug2010:
Mine arrives tomorrow from Abe's of Maine, exactly 6 days after ordering it (I ordered around midnight so really 5 days plus we had another holiday for shipping.)

If I didn't want it sooooooo bad I would be tempted to profit on it. Ain't happening.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
I ordered mine from newegg earlier. I received a text at 5:14 and ordered it by 5:19. I wasn't missing out on this one lol.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xdaspyder:
Yea seems like Newegg still might be a decent bet for the next go, just setup the auto notify and glue your phone to your ear until it goes off.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] djsaad1:
I paid $200, I thought the original price was $150.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Arun01:
I just don't get it.?Why on earth are the docks so hard to find? I figured the tablet would be hard to find.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Got mine today from Amazon. Ordered on 12/20. 64 GB Grey should be in on Monday (1/9).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Godswrath:
Well, not everyone who buys the tablet will buy a dock, so it makes sense to produce more tablets than docks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
good find. Yes - I wasn't sure if you meant 50 over the bi-lingual eBay dock or the MSRP.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] achuong08:
Think ima just wait for best buy to stock them. Im not paying overpriced ebay.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] the_game_master:
I'm sticking with Abe of Maine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
If you *can and are willing* to wait, no point upping the cost.

$185 for a bi-lingual board with free shipping is a little over what I'd pay locally with tax, and maybe ~$20 more than I would from Best Buy or other retail shipped.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tlaudio:
Abes of Maine!

Got an email from them today saying they over estimated demand and had to cancel my order. Keep in mind that I ordered on 12/30 when they reported they had stock and was ready to ship.

-1 customer

Great way to treat a 1st time customer!

TL
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wannagotopopeyes:
Is it just me or does that english/Chinese dock from Ebay look a little too black/grey colored? I want to order one but it definitely doesn't look like it's the same purple color as the stock photo on the top of the ebay page.... I don't want a black dock!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] skeptikal:
I had an order with Abes of Maine. Paid $40+ for overnight shipping. Called the day after I ordered and they said a week or more. I canceled right then. I setup auto notify today with newegg and literally five minutes later got the email saying they were in stock. I would bet I was one of the first orders. Paid $21 for overnight. Probably won't ship until tomorrow. I really didn't want the tablet without the dock at first but after using it a couple of weeks I would definitely keep it even if they discontinued the dock for some reason. good thing they haven't. I can't wait to get it.

If you aren't on the auto notify list, I recommend getting there. $170 isn't bad for overnight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
It could be just a bad picture. There's a thread going round that mentions pictures can lie about the gray color.

Will let you know when I get mine.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wannagotopopeyes:
Yeah, possibly. I emailed the seller just in case. Post pictures when you get it if you could :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tdp252:


I have the one off ebay with the small Chinese characters.. I can assure you it matches the gray of the tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] robomo:
Awesome!!!!

can you post a picture with the Prime? I would give you 100 super-kudo points for that! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Quixion2008:
First and foremost....I got my Prime today. Its perfect. No light leakage...No WIFI issues, GPS works, No loose screen, Update took 5 minutes and had no issues. Keep the faith people...There are good primes out there...We just see a majority of the issues here on the forums.

Now to the order of business. I am a seasonal Best Buy employee (Senior at Purdue University who works here during christmas...mainly for the sick employee discount). You CAN CURRENTLY get the Grey dock at ANY Best Buy store. They are still not available to order online and you will not find the device in the store that day, but they are obtainable. The process is as follows.

1) Simply walk into said Best Buy.

2) Head to the computer department and find someone who does not look stupid.

3) Tell them you would like to do an OMS order for the Asus transformer prime dock.

4) They will say they cant do it and cant find a SKU.

5) Give them this sku: 4175048

6) They will be able to OMS ship either to that store...or to your house.

7) Wait a week or so, depending on when you order...(Our trucks come from the Chicago warehouse every Thusday night so it totally depends on when that store gets shipments from its warehouse)

8) Recieve your dock ahead of schedule.

This does work as I have done it for myself and have a dock on our truck due this Thursday the 5th. I only saw around 200 available in the Chicago warehouse.

Just as a quick update on the units themselves...I have just today started to see them moving through RSS (our investory software). Only 2 of them were shipped to the largest store in central Indiana which I bet are OMS or some sort of .Com orders. You are not able to OMS the actual tablet.

-Quix.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] corban227:
Excuse my nub question but what is an oms order

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SteveG12543:
Sounds pretty much like a special order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyi1:
damn... shopblt.com ETA went from 01-05 to 01-27...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] someonexh:
On the phone with my local Bestbuy right now. Seeing if they can do this. :)

Looks like it worked! I just got an email stating it would be shipped soon. I ordered two and will update when I receive them! THANKS!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bso44:
Best Buy only has the Ametheyst ones right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] someonexh:
Not sure as i needed the grey one, call them to find out.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dhonzik:
I had one on ordered there, now the date has been pushed back until 1/27
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Ordered mine on 12/23 from BLT. In line then at 197 of 209. Was due to ship today but received confirmation they are waiting on another shipment and pushed me to 1/15. I'm guessing if you ordered around that time the 15th might be a reasonable expectation. Appears 200 went to PA warehouse and suddenly the ordered total jumped as well there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkymarky-01:
Best Buy

Just called and ordered dock from bestbuy usinf the sku in earlier post---should be here on the 13th
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drbob15:
Using http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/accessories/ I just bought from Best Buy. Shows in stock as of 2:34 EST. Estimated delivery Mon or Tues with Express shipping.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardukeme:
Thanks just ordered 3 docks as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
Anyone know what the hold up is with the Champagne docks? I haven't heard of anyone who has received one yet. Pre ordered mine from Amazon on Nov 22, est delivery was Jan 6 and they pushed it with no est delivery date now.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] drstk:
yeah, i did not see one champagne dock for sale in the US yet......... it sucks.

did anyone with a champagne prime order a grey dock? and how does it look together? :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wannatp:
That's EXACTLY what I have, cuz I couldn't get the champagne dock. And, honestly, if I could have seen it beforehand, it's the exact combination I would have chosen. It's a very classy two-tone look, IMO, and the gray color on the bottom part (the dock) sort of "grounds" it, if you're using artsy talk to describe the esthetics of the combo. On top, when the Prime is folded down, you see a small part of the docking slot mechanism which is the amethyst gray, and then the rest is a very light champagne color, which goes very well with it.

So, I like it. I've seen a couple of others post that they have the same combo and they seem to like it, too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] issafram:
picture please. I am dreading about to order the grey dock when I have a champagne tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wannatp:
Here's a few pictures of the Champagne Tablet/Gray Keyboard combo I have. I've been trying to get some decent pics for several days, these are hard to photograph because of all the shiny surfaces. But found some inside afternoon light just now, and they came out sort of okay:

Top View

Open Inside View

Outside View Partly Open

Side View
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atgmartin:
if you are in Montreal, apparently you can walk into just about any of the area Best Buy stores and pick up the Grey dock. My brother picked one up for me at the Fairview location, I will be getting my hands on it tomorrow. Good luck getting anyone on the phone for a stock so proceed at your own risk.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
Available from the publicly accessible best buy site now.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+Portable+Docking+Station/4175048.p?id=1218459198234&skuId=4175048
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Axe-08:
Ya I just ordered mine from best buy today
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Thanks so much!

Now in Stock kept sending me emails with broken links starting at 6:44 this evening. I saw the emails at 6:50, couldnt google the link fast enough, couldn't find it on the BB site....I was freaking out....lol

Saw your post, and hit the link. God do I hope it was the proper link, all I did was order express and paid.

So if it was the correct link...lol....mine should be here on the 9th-10th.

Thank YOU....i think...lol

Jason
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
To make sure it was the proper link for everyone I actually went to the root site, and navigated directly to the tablet in an incognito window, no special cookies or anything, so all should be able to get to it.

I have spent over 5 hours on the phone with Best Buy this past week trying to get my unit replaced, I FINALLY reached a girl today who would replace my prime, she sent me one for free and is taking it on faith that I will take the other back to a BestBuy store and not ask for a refund but rather explain the situation.

I fully intend to follow through of course.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cyi1:
Looks pretty nice with Grey dock and champagne tab. I'll order one. I'm putting a cf skin on the dock also anyways when skinomi makes it
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Thanks again! Yeah, i got a confirmation email and everything looks correct! Should be here monday or Tuesday. Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
I am thrilled, my replacement is due here on Monday (overnighted from BestBuy) and the tab is due monday or tuesday. Paid the extra 12 in shipping to get it here quick.

So I should have the complete package then.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aimfire72:
Was at my local Frys tonight (Sunnyvale) and was looking at the cases in the tablet accessories aisle. Look down and there was a stack of 7 grey transformer docks, lol! Couldn't believe it, mine just came in from NewEgg yesterday!

So I bought one to compare with the one from Egg (it had scuff marks on the edge of the trackpad and 2-finger scrolling not working well). I'll keep whichever one is better and return the other, will open it later tonight.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] reflex99:
ordered mine from best buy tonight woot!

can't wait to get it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gahendo:
that frys still has 4 left as of 10am
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bso44:
Damn it...how come no stores have the Champagne dock?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rastor:
Seriously. Unleash the champagne docks ASUS!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yatyas:
No kidding. I wonder what the hold up is. It is getting really frustrating at this point.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] grumblers:
It's frustrating that there are no docks AND no communication (as we should come to expect at this point).

Asus makes great products, but if they want to succeed in the consumer device world, they really need to get their act together. They MUST make timely official statements and present a consistent message. Their behavior over the Prime launch was VERY amateurish.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rospenz:
Can someone who understands tech manufacturing explain why the grey docks are available, but the champagne ones are not out yet? Wouldn't both come from manufacturing at roughly the same time, in sufficient numbers?

Look at the NowInStock.net dock page - no preorders even for the champagne docks have been taken since Dec. 20, and they have never been "in stock."

It is frustrating. I have business travel next week, and want to take the Prime+Dock as my laptop replacement. I'm thinking about looking around for a grey dock, just to have it for next week.

Any ideas, people?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] grumblers:
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Whoever is making the shells wanted to fill their gray order before cleaning their paintbrushes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kunddizzle:
in Denmark/Nordic we can only order the Champagne colored tablet + dock atm... guessing we have gotten them all :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rastor:
It's so frustrating. I would order one from Denmark or Taiwan but then it would have a different keyboard...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rastor:
I was finally able to order a Champagne dock from Newegg today. Those took way, way too long to be released! It's not like ASUS doesn't have any keyboard factories or something.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -RioT-:
HERE!

Amazon has it for $269

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transfor...ZDB2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1327427324&sr=8-5

And

Sears has it for $369

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...9x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM6096580701

Am I seeing this right or are my browser regional settings off? WTF
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gk325:
Tiger Direct Champagne Dock!!!!

sweet
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] A.Wolfe:
tigerdirect has them in champagne right now.

Google "now in stock" and it should be like the first result. They have a page for the prime and another page for the dock. It's a pretty handy site, sign up for the emails/text alerts and it will tell you as soon as it comes in stock. It's how I found my Prime!

Good luck!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] manso1102:
I just bought a dock today at a Best Buy in Doral Florida :-) Bought the prime today also... loving it!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mediocrates:
Fry's Plano, TX brick and mortar saw 9 of 'em in stock today! $149, and verified to be TF201 Grey Dock. Hope this helps!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gk325:
Just got shipping confirmation for champagne dock from tiger direct. Ordered it yesterday too
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] irishtexmex:
Just got my UPS tracking number for my TigerDirect champagne dock order. Should arrive this Saturday!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bso44:
Mine's scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday. I'm in California.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Sympl3x:
Checked bestbuy.com today and several stores in OKC have the grey instock as of today. Yesterday there were not any to be found. Just bought one for instore pickup. Going to get it after class today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atlfalconeer:
I ordered the amethyst grey dock form hhgregg.com with ship to home option. I ordered it on Jan 20th and received it today! (Jan 25th)

Side Note: I checked the status of this dock every day on the website and even now it has it as processing so when you order, don't be discourage with a processing status because apparently the warehouse has these in pretty good supply....still waiting for my tablet though....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gk325:
Beat this: Place order for champagne dock last night after 5pm from Tiger Direct, it will be here tomorrow on the 26th. Placed order for tablet on 23rd after 5pm with NewEgg, it will be here tomorrow as well. Sweet
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkeydog:
Ugh, sold out just after I posted this... sorry :(

B&H has champagne docks in stock tonight!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...01_DOCK_CG_TF201_Keyboard_Dock_Champagne.html
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] atlfalconeer:
BB has Primes in stock....for now

I just checked with my local BB in St. Petersburg and they had 9 in stock. selling like hotcakes but I managed to get one. Now I have a matching dock/tab combo in amethyst. my original plan was for champagne tab with amethyst dock but first come, first serve lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] markimar:
Got my grey one yesterday best buy had them in stock on the floor. Websurfed and found that 2 stores in Orlando had them. Ordered online and picked up 2 hours later at the store!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fonduedaredevil:
Just got an email from NewEgg, champagne docks now available!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834991581
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] el_chiefo:
HHGregg and Newegg has them in stock. I order the grey one from HHGreg on friday afternoon and got it Wednesday morning. Awesome keyboard
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 05GT:
Just ordered a Grey dock from Walmart.com. Supposed to arrive on the 31st since I chose rush delivery.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Reignzone:
I seem to have an unusual amount of luck when it comes to tracking down these "hard to find" accessories for the Prime. I found the keyboard dock and folio case for mine at a local Best Buy, in Dallas.

Thank God for major Metropolitan areas.

Sent from one impressive piece of technology.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] taylorhou:
Thanks! Just ordered from newegg.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wendemixda:
I ordered my Prime and the dock before Christmas. I received the tablet on 01/16/12 and the Dock has not been shipped yet!!! I wonder who is to blame for that? Asus or Amazon? How can Amazon have the champaign dock on sale for a higher price while pre-orders remain to be fulfilled?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] csherland:
Just picked one up in Best Buy, Union Square for those of you in NYC :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 05GT:
Best Buy currently has grey docks available.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] taylorgrandorf:
It's not for sale from Amazon, but from a Marketplace vender.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] erieboyz:
ordered my from bestbuy.com on Saturday and got mine today. actually im typing on it as i speak
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NickSaul:
I just walked into Best Buy today and asked for one. Thy said it was the last one. I'm pretty happy with it, I just wished there actually was a subwoofer in it like they said there would be. As a matter of fact, the clerk even said to me "Wow, this dock has a subwoofer, that's awesome." I found out it didn't when I plugged it in, hit play, and no sound came from the dock. Then I did some snooping around online.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mozman:
Best Buys in NJ appear to be restocking fairly frequently. Each day I checked the web site for in store pick up availability. I missed it one day.... Went out of stock.. But a few days later it was in stock again. Just keep looking.

Sent from XDA Premium on my EVO 3D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] trdpatrick:
Fry's in San Diego has tons with both colors.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hizd:
Did a search for the dock at BestBuys in Jacksonville Florida and several locations have it in stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] taylorgrandorf:
Got mine from Newegg yesterday. Keep checking!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 650hpAMG:
Best Buy does not carry champagne, they do not even have a sku for it. But they have plenty of grays. I have yet to actually see a Frys to carry either, even San Diego as posted above. They have plenty of 101 cases though. Craigslist has a few from those try to profit from the shortage, and those prices have dropped as it seems people are just being patient vs over spending. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dj-bilbo:
Best Buy In NH has a few set for anyone who is interested (as well as C1 tablets but BCOK dock units)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] youngnex:
Gamestop has the Champagne in stock

However, the title is horrible! i still ordered it! I'll let you guys know if it is for the tf201.

http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/asus-transformer-2-keyboard-champagne/98797

The only reason i did order it is because in the description it says Transformer Prime. So i said, screw it!

Also, i got it for 140! Use the promo code "quato" and you get $10 off
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] urboy4mbx:
Dag.....I just ordered too from gamestop......if i would've checked here before. Anyways I'm happy!! Ordered overnight shipping lol